Austin Coding Academy is looking to hire a Director of Job Placement and Strategic Partnerships to further connect with Austin companies. The primary responsibilities are listed below:

Build an Advisory Board of Austin companies who meet quarterly for curriculum review.

• Reach out to local companies to identify the best-suited person for Advisory Board.
• Maintain relationships and communication with board members.

Coach students on job-finding strategies.

• Host workshops on whiteboarding, interview practice, technical questions, etc.
• Advise students and grads on career-related topics such as internships and job opportunities, recruiting trends, using job search tools, interview preparation, offer evaluation, salary negotiation, etc.

Connect students with companies that are hiring.

• Work with employers to coordinate events for students and grads to create full-time and internship opportunities.
• Keep an updated list of which grads are job searching, what their skills and qualifications are, and once they are placed, what company and job title they have.
• Keep an updated list of the employers that are looking and what the positions’ requirements are.
• Match the company with the best-suited students for an interview.

Email Chris at [email protected] with questions. 

Build relationships with companies.

• Identify needs of companies, determine how our curriculum may solve them and suggest customized solutions if necessary.
• Requirements:
• 2+ years with a diverse background of experience in partnerships, talent representation, and/or hiring
• Sales and leadership experience
• Excited to work in a startup environment
• Familiarity with G-Suite
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Desire to join a culture of passionate creatives focused on helping people change careers
• Willingness to work in the evenings. Our classes are from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
• 40 hours/week availability

Compensation is $60,000+

Austin Coding Academy is great place to work! We always put our students first and work very hard to meet all of their needs. We believe that everyone who trusts us for their education deserves all the support they need to be successful. We provide a flexible work schedule. We’re moving to a brand new office and offer competitive compensation.

Austin Coding Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.